Item Coversheet
City of Independence
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Approved

Agenda Title:

Council action is requested to issue two purchase orders to 911 Custom LLC, for the emergency vehicle equipment necessary to outfit the twenty (20) additional Dodge Chargers recently purchased by the Police Department. One requested purchase order is in the amount of $51,963.30, for the thirteen (13) administrative vehicles being equipped; and the other requested purchase order is for $52,385.31 which will equip seven (7) marked vehicles.

Recommendations:

Council approval to issue two purchase orders to 911 Custom LLC for emergency vehicle equipment to outfit twenty (20) Dodge Chargers for the Police Department.
Background:

The Police Department recently purchased twenty (20) new Dodge Chargers. These vehicles need to be outfitted with the emergency equipment necessary for them to perform the duties of the department. On November 2, 2020, Council approved the vendor selection recommendation of staff for emergency vehicle equipment purchases. The approved vendor for emergency vehicle equipment purchases is 911 Custom LLC. As the emergency vehicle equipment needs for the department was not known to staff, beyond the first-year purchases approved, subsequent year pricing was not approved by Council at that time. As the proposed purchases exceed $50,000, pursuant to the Purchasing Policy adopted by Council, permission is requested for approval to issue the purchase orders necessary to satisfy the emergency vehicle equipment expenses to outfit the twenty (20) Dodge Chargers. 


Fiscal Impact:

The fiscal impact to the City totals $104,348.61. Funding is included in the fiscal year 2022-23 adopted budget, account number E (4564-5404) for Mobile Equipment. 

Department:          PoliceContact Person:          Adam Dustman


REVIEWERS:
DepartmentAction
Purchasing Division (Finance Department)Approved
Police DepartmentApproved
Finance DepartmentApproved
City Managers OfficeApproved
City Clerk DepartmentApproved

Council Action:          Council Action:         

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